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Universal Audio BlogMakersThe Ultimate Guide to Empirical Labs' FATSO Tape Simulator How a popular modern tape sim and compressor adds thick saturation, punch, and warmth to your whole mix. The Empirical Labs FATSO is more than just a tape sim.
Universal Audio BlogMakersWhat Free Software Comes with Volt? Most audio interfaces come with a starter pack. Volt gives you an entire studio. Right out of the box, Volt USB Audio Interfaces give you the same UAD plug-ins used by award-winning producers and…
Universal Audio BlogMakersBill Putnam Jr. and Richard Hoover on Building Things That Last Universal Audio’s Blue Stripe Sessions spotlights the people who share our passion for creativity and craftsmanship.
Universal Audio BlogMakersHow to Use LA-2A and 1176 Compression in Your Mix Volt Max audio interfaces make it easier than ever to add classic compression to your tracks. Compression is the most important tool in audio production. But what exactly does it do to your mixes?
Universal Audio BlogMakersExploring Volt's Tone Shaping Preamps Get the rich character of a record and leave flat-sounding demos behind. You nailed the take. Your vocals were perfect. But on playback, something's missing. It's not out of tune.
Universal Audio BlogMakersWhy 32-Bit Audio Matters for Your Recordings The quality of the converters on your audio interface are more than just a number on a spec sheet. You've probably seen “32-bit” splashed across interface marketing and wondered if your 24-bit…
Universal Audio BlogMakersA Studio Rundown with Apollo Artist Ryan Spraker The LA producer with credits including Arkells and Roe Kapara showcases his favorite Apollo workflows. He got into music to start a Back to the Future tribute band.
Universal Audio BlogMakersHow to Choose an Audio Interface Whether you're laying down your first vocal take or tracking a full live band, the right interface makes everything sound better and work faster.
Universal Audio BlogMakersSay Hello to LUNA 3.0 LUNA 3.0 is here, and it completely redefines what a DAW can do. This update introduces a new way to start sessions with LUNA Play, a huge new batch of powerful smart tools, and additions to the ARA…
Universal Audio BlogMakersSetting Recording Levels Instantly with Volt USB Audio Interfaces How Auto-Gain, Clip Protection, and a Smart Display ensure you’ll never miss a take again. The mic is ready. This is going to be the take. You hit record. Boom, crushed it.
Universal Audio BlogMakersHow to Record Vocals with UAD Plug-Ins and Apollo Interfaces A great vocal recording starts before you ever insert a plug-in. Before compression, EQ, or reverb, the most important decisions happen at the microphone: where it sits in relation to the sound…
Universal Audio BlogMakersUAD Spark Studio: Everything You Need to Make Hit Records Our entire UAD Native plug-in library and the LUNA Studio DAW, all in one subscription. Universal Audio has been shaping the sound of recorded music since 1958.
Universal Audio BlogMakersBest Plug-In Chains for Vocals, Guitar, and Drums Using multiple plug-ins at the same time can feel overwhelming. The good news? Once you learn the basics, a great signal chain can be surprisingly simple.
Universal Audio BlogMakers1176 vs. LA-2A: Understanding Two Legendary Compressors If you’ve spent any time recording or mixing music, you’ve probably heard about the 1176 and LA-2A. They’re two of the most famous compressors ever made, and both have played a role in countless…
Universal Audio BlogMakersCentury Tube Channel Strip: The Complete Guide The Century Tube Channel Strip is a UAD plug-in included at no cost in the UAD Explore Free bundle. It combines a tube preamp, three-band EQ, and optical leveler into a single, intentionally minimal…
Universal Audio BlogMakersWill Yip on Redefining Punk Rock with Turnstile, Title Fight Producer and engineer Will Yip has spent the last two decades turning a community-rooted hustle in Philadelphia into one of rock music's most vibrant production careers.
Universal Audio BlogMakersHow iHeart's Ruby Studio Uses Apollo to Podcast at Scale iHeartMedia's Ruby Studio is the branded audio powerhouse behind bespoke podcasts for some of the biggest names in the world — from HBO to Audible, Chase for Business, Intuit, IBM, and AT&T…
Universal Audio BlogMakersEMT 140 & 250: Classic UAD Reverbs Explained They’ve shaped the sound of records for decades. Now they’re available as UAD Native plug-ins, so you can add space and depth to your music productions on any system.
Universal Audio BlogMakersOrigins of EMT Reverb Audio engineers have been using reverb creatively for over a century, finding ways to not only add this effect, but also control it.
Universal Audio BlogMakersA Guide to Distortion for Home Recordists The words "clipping" and "saturation" get thrown around often in music production circles. But what do they really mean?
Universal Audio BlogMakersThe Plug-Ins You Didn't Know You Needed Every engineer has a piece of gear that they reach for without thinking. You’ve likely seen a few of these “secret weapon” processors in someone's rack.
Universal Audio BlogMakersHow Apollo's Unison Technology Changes the Way You Record Most recording interfaces play back your audio exactly as your microphone captures it. That means when you sing, the sound in your headphones often sounds nothing like a final mix.
Universal Audio BlogMakersCarlos de la Garza on Mixing Paramore and Death Cab for Cutie How the Grammy-winning producer uses Apollo and UAD plug-ins to bridge nostalgia with modern sounds. Carlos de la Garza has mixed and produced some of the most influential indie rock records of the…
Universal Audio BlogMakersWhere Does Pitch Correction Go in a Vocal Chain? It's one of the most important tools in modern vocal production. Understanding how it works is your first step toward using it effectively.
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